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LIVE: Israeli attacks target Gaza, West Bank as Trump, Netanyahu to meet
Israeli raids and attacks across Gaza and the occupied West Bank have continued as Trump and Netanyahu prepare to meet.
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Netanyahu to meet Trump as Iran nuclear talks reach critical stage
The Israeli prime minister is expected to press Trump to pursue a deal that would halt Iran’s uranium enrichment.
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The Bangladesh Elections Are on Thursday. Here’s What to Know.
Bangladesh is holding national elections for the first time since 2024, when a student movement ousted the prime minister.
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Nahid Islam and the uneasy alliance that could shape Bangladesh’s vote
The young leader of the protest-born National Citizen Party has teamed up with Jamaat-e-Islami to contest elections.
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Bangladesh election 2026: What happens, when, and what’s at stake?
Alliances led by the BNP and the Jamaat are vying for seats in Bangladesh’s first election since Hasina’s ouster.
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Tumbler Ridge, Site of Deadly Shooting, Is a Remote Town in Western Canada
The community sits at the foothills of the Rocky Mountains, in northeastern British Columbia, and is surrounded by expansive mountain ranges and a geological park.
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Under-fire Trump commerce secretary confirms he visited Epstein’s island
Howard Lutnick says he had lunch on the island in 2012, contradicting previous claims he had cut ties with Jeffrey Epstein in 2005.
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Antigovernment protests in Albania turn violent, at least 13 arrested
Police use force against protesters in Albania’s capital, Tirana, amid calls for Prime Minister Edi Rama to step down.
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‘Monstrous’: Cyclone Gezani hits Madagascar, with reports of severe damage
Gezani has hit just 11 days after Cyclone Fytia killed 12 people and displaced 31,000 in northwestern Madagascar.
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10 Dead in Shootings at School and Home in British Columbia
Police say the person believed to be the shooter died of a self-inflicted injury. A shelter-in-place order for the town of Tumbler Ridge has been dropped.
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Trump threatens to block opening of US-Canada bridge
The White House has reiterated its demands, even after a ‘positive’ call between Trump and Mark Carney.
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Buddhist monks’ 108-day Walk for Peace ends in Washington DC
Nineteen monks have walked single file from Texas to Washington DC, silently advocating for more peace in the US.
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Colombian President Petro says ‘escaped being killed’ in assassination plot
Gustavo Petro has been warning for months about an alleged plot by drug traffickers who want to target him.
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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,448
These are the key developments from day 1,448 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
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Guatemala to End Use of Cuban Doctors, Under U.S. Pressure
The program, nearly 30 years old, had allowed Cuban medical workers to fill critical needs in Guatemala, while reaping income for Cuba.
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Shaheen Malik: An acid attack survivor’s fight for justice and dignity
Malik recently petitioned India’s top court to include survivors forced to ingest acid under disability law.
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Venezuela’s National Assembly chief rules out new presidential election
Jorge Rodriguez, the interim president’s brother, says the current government is focused on national stability.
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Mexican Cartel’s Seized Ammunition Is Traced to U.S. Army Plant
About 137,000 .50-caliber rounds have been seized since 2012, and of those, 47 percent came from a plant in Kansas City, Mo., Mexico’s defense secretary said.
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Bridge Owner Lobbied Administration Before Trump Blasted Competing Span to Canada
A Detroit billionaire met with Howard Lutnick, the commerce secretary, hours before President Trump said he would block the opening of a new bridge connecting Detroit to Canada, officials said.
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Russia Further Restricts Telegram, Escalating Internet Clampdown
The throttling of the communication app, used by more than 100 million Russians, endangers what remains of the country’s free internet.
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A Crucial Step in Trump’s Gaza Plan
Persuading Hamas to give up its weapons is the “linchpin of everything” in the president’s plan.
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What to Know About Canada’s New Bridge to the U.S. That Trump Hates
President Trump’s threat to block the opening of the new crossing is the latest in a long string of challenges for the project.
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Trump threatens Iran with ‘something very tough’ if US demands are not met
Tensions between US and Iran continue to grow as Trump warns of US military strikes, absent concessions from Tehran.
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Bid launched to extend Zimbabwe president’s term in office
President Mnangagwa’s term in office is due to end in 2028 but a bill could open the way for him to extend that time.
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Standing with Epstein victims, Schumer introduces ‘Virginia’s law’
Joined by survivors of Jeffrey Epstein’s abuses, US Democratic Senator Chuck Schumer has introduced new legislation.
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Italy’s Top Sports Journalists Plan to Strike Over Anchor’s Olympics Gaffes
Paolo Petrecca made numerous gaffes while commentating on the Olympics opening ceremonies for Italy’s public broadcaster. Journalists are incensed.
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Sweden’s last stone topples U.S. in Curling.
Sweden’s sibling team took advantage of the hammer to edge the Americans in the final end.
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How the Israeli President’s Visit to Australia Created a ‘Tinder Box’
Isaac Herzog’s trip led to widespread rallies and tested the restrictions on protests that Australia installed after a deadly attack on a Jewish celebration.
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FBI releases images of masked person in hunt for Savannah Guthrie’s mother
The mother of the news anchor Savannah disappeared in the middle of night from her Tucson, Arizona, home and was last seen on 31 January.
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The Ties That Bound the UK’s ‘Prince of Darkness’ Peter Mandelson to Jeffrey Epstein
For years Peter Mandelson, a senior British politician, concealed the depth of his friendship with the convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, until new files were released.
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Eating Kosher in the Heart of Syria: Lamb-Stuffed Zucchini but Hold the Yogurt
In the post-Assad era, more Jews are visiting a country that some fled decades ago. One hotel restaurant offers a corner where religious dietary requirements are melded with the local cuisine.
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Kenya to confront Russia over ‘unacceptable’ use of its nationals in combat
Nairobi says it has shut down illegal recruiters and will urge Moscow to sign a deal banning conscription.
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How Italy’s Police and Army Compete to Enlist Italian Olympians
Most Italian athletes at the Winter Games subsidize their training by joining the police or the military, which vie to enlist the best talent.
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Russia Nears Capture of Key Ukrainian Towns After Year of Grinding Assaults
Russian troops have advanced at a glacial pace in recent months, but gains in southern and eastern Ukraine could give Moscow an edge in U.S.-mediated peace talks.
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When Drought Steals Childhood: How Climate Shocks in Northern Kenya Are Testing the SDGs
MANDERA, Kenya, , February 10 (IPS) – Every morning before sunrise, 10-year-old Amina Adan walks away from school and toward a shrinking water pan on the outskirts of Rhamu, Mandera County. By the time her classmates would be opening exercise books, Amina was already balancing a yellow jerrycan almost half her size. Read the full…
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Olympic Officials Ban Ukrainian’s Helmet Honoring War Dead
Vladyslav Heraskevych called it a tribute to athletes killed in the war with Russia. The International Olympic Committee said it defied a ban on political speech and allowed a black armband instead.
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Netanyahu heads to US for talks with Trump on Iran, Gaza
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is heading to Washington to meet US President Donald Trump.
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Trade Liberalisation Undermines Development
ZAMBOANGA, Philippines, February 10 (IPS) – Despite lacking both evidence and theory, many economists claim trade liberalisation accelerates development. But only a few economies have gained many jobs from external market access. Read the full story, “Trade Liberalisation Undermines Development”, on globalissues.org →
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Leveraging Artificial Intelligence and Enhancing Countries’ Preparedness
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, February 10 (IPS) – It is a pleasure for me to join His Excellency, Minister Al Hussaini in welcoming you to this important dialogue here in the United Arab Emirates—a fast-growing global AI hub. A recent Microsoft study reports that 64 percent of the UAE’s working age population uses AI, which…
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“Deepfake Abuse Is Abuse”: UNICEF Sounds Alarm as AI Fuels a New Global Child-Exploitation Crisis
UNITED NATIONS, February 10 (IPS) – New findings from the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) reveal that millions of children are having their images manipulated into sexualized content through the use of generative artificial intelligence (AI), fueling a fast-growing and deeply harmful form of online abuse. The agency warns that without strong regulatory frameworks and…











